Over the past two years, state authorities have carried out more than 400 repression events targeting religious minority groups in Iran. In this infographic, ACLED-Religion Senior Researcher Luca Nevola maps key trends in minority repression across the country from 2020 to 2021.…
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, state authorities targeted freedom of expression, prosecuted citizens on morality-based charges, and desecrated religious sites. In Iraq, Kurdish authorities targeted an imam for his criticism of Newrouz — the first day of spring and beginning of the Kurdish new year — festivities and federal authorities arrested citizens over accusations of sorcery.…
Last week in the Middle East, political violence in Yemen reached some of its lowest levels since the start of ACLED coverage in 2015, after it dropped by nearly half compared to the week prior.…
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, state authorities continued their imposition of state-sanctioned morality and religious norms and announced new regulations on religious practice. In Iran, state authorities shut down various clothing stores for not adhering to the regime’s compulsory dress code.…
Last week in the Middle East, political violence remained at relatively stable levels in Yemen, although it was characterized by a significant increase in confrontations between Houthi and pro-Hadi forces. In Syria, violence against civilians significantly increased throughout the country.…
Religious repression in Yemen has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict. In this infographic, ACLED-Religion Senior Researcher Luca Nevola maps key trends in repression from 2020 to 2021. Access the data and learn more about the ACLED-Religion pilot project here.…
In the Middle East, political violence dropped significantly in Yemen last week, reaching its lowest level since September 2021. In Saudi Arabia, Houthi forces carried out drone attacks targeting several oil facilities.…
Last week in the Middle East and North Africa, the commemoration of Muslim religious festivals triggered clashes and increased repression, while state authorities continued their repression of religious minorities. In Palestine, the commemoration of Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (Night Journey and Ascension) of the Prophet Muhammad prompted clashes between Israeli police and Muslim worshippers at the flashpoint site of Al Aqsa compound.…
In the Middle East, political violence increased in Yemen last week after several weeks of continued decrease, although it remains at relatively low levels. Last week’s increase was primarily the result of renewed fighting in Marib governorate, while hostilities continue in Hajjah.…
Teacher protests have spread across Iran in recent months, accounting for more than half of all demonstrations reported in the country. In this infographic, ACLED Middle East Research Manager Dr. Ameneh Mehvar and ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller take a closer look at the surge in teacher mobilization.…
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